CVE-2024-13706
📋 TL;DR
The WP Image Uploader WordPress plugin contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'file' parameter. This affects all WordPress sites using WP Image Uploader version 1.0.1 or earlier. Attackers can exploit this by tricking users into clicking specially crafted links.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Image Uploader WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users if successful exploitation occurs.
Likely Case
Attackers create phishing links that execute scripts in victims' browsers, potentially stealing sensitive information or performing limited malicious actions.
If Mitigated
With proper web application firewalls and user awareness training, exploitation attempts would be blocked or ineffective.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability is simple to exploit via crafted URLs and requires no authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-image-uploader/trunk/index.php#L85
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP Image Uploader and update to version 1.0.2 or later. 4. If update not available, deactivate and delete the plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock malicious requests containing XSS payloads in the 'file' parameter
Disable Plugin
linuxTemporarily disable the WP Image Uploader plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-image-uploader
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution
- Use web application firewall to block requests with suspicious 'file' parameter values
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WP Image Uploader version 1.0.1 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=wp-image-uploader --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm WP Image Uploader is updated to version 1.0.2 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious 'file' parameter containing script tags or JavaScript
Network Indicators:
- URLs with file parameter containing script payloads
SIEM Query:
web.url:*file=*<script* OR web.url:*file=*javascript:*